RPM's
Keweenaw Folklife and Storytelling Center
Located within Calumet's Historic Landmark District and the Keweenaw National Historical Park
Grand Opening 2020!

The Red Jacket Jamboree is our new old-time radio variety show recorded in front of a live audience.
For more information, visit www.redjacketjamboree.org

Next performance/recording
December 20, 2019
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
Michigan Tech University, Houghton, Michigan

Storytelling- Building Connections Between People and our Past

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Real People Media (RPM) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to help people share their stories through literary, visual, performing and media arts. Since 2010, RPM has helped individuals and organizations share stories about social, environmental, and political issues.  
We seek to reach underserved populations and give voice to previously unheard narratives. Our motto IS "Giving Everyone a Voice"

RPM hosts classes and events to help develop storytellers. We provide exhibit space for visual artists and hosting performance and exhibit opportunities.


Storytelling connecting us with people and our past
Middle School students in our animation class adapted a local Odawa story about the underwater panther living in Waaganakising (The land of the crooked tree) 

Literary Arts (Poetry/Writings) 
Creating learning and sharing opportunities for writers.

Visual Arts (Paintings, mixed media)
A story can be told in a single image. RPM creates opportunities for visual artists to share stories through exhibits, workshops, and lectures. Artwork is meant to inform and share narratives about contemporary and historical issues and events.

Performing Arts 
Character portrayals, readers theaters, etc. are ways in which we can share stories. RPM holds storytelling events and opportunities for singer/songwriters.

​Digital Media (Video/Audio) Storytelling
RPM's initial mission was to help people share their stories through video production.  Video (TV) had the capacity to reach the greatest number of people although production can be costly and out of the reach of most people. We understand that Freedom of speech and access to information are imperative for a healthy democracy. Community video(tv) and audio (radio)  is an important part of this equation. Digital Media can also be used to:
  • Inspire community activism and engagement
  • Preserve and share community history
  • Discuss challenges and develop solutions
  • Celebrate community art, culture and more
RPM hosts film & discussion series, video production classes, and seminars on preserving community history and culture through digital media.
Real People Media is supported by program fees, business sponsors, corporate underwriters, grants and donations by individuals like you! 
We thank you for your donation.

RPM is a Proud Member of
the following organizations